Person of the year - Page 3

Wynonie Harris · 01-02-2006, 20:32

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

Eric Whalley is the Chairman of Accrington Stanley
He has taken the club from mickey mouse league oblivion to the doorstep of League football...bringing the club back to where it belongs after a 44 year absence. Also bringing the town of Accrington into the limelight through the club's achievments.
He has taken every role at the club from player to manager to kitman to chairman.
Eric Whalley IS Accrington Stanley Football Club.
more than deserving of an award in my opinion.

I'll second that!!

Margaret Pilkington · 01-02-2006, 20:43

Dorothy MacGregor is the Driving force behind Maundy Grange. Maundy Grange is a registered charity that gives the disadvantaged(even if that disadvantage is of their own making - Muandy Grange is not judgemental)of Hyndburn practical help. Dorothy Macgregor was 74 years old today.....she devotes her life to her chosen cause and hardly ever takes time off. She is indeed, an inspiration.

Madhatter · 02-02-2006, 23:55

It is a commonly used phrase, even I've heard of it.
The awards are local hero awards for 2006, that is for this year they will be the local hero based on achievments of previous years but mainly the last year 2005. I can't really suggest anyone but what i will say is don't just go for the most obvious, sometimes people out of the limelite do some really hard work and achieve a lot, sometimes with little or no help, out of their own pockets.

dillon · 03-02-2006, 05:06

Wow, what a thread. Each time I log onto Accy web I get a funny glow as I read the welcoming, accepting messages from all the members. It's almost like the 20th century never even happened.

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The views in this post are mine and mine alone, but despite this petty disclaimer will still get me in trouble if I say anything I shouldn't.

Gayle · 03-02-2006, 12:19

Not sure what you're getting at Dillon!

Anyway, to the rest of you - I hope you have taken the time to send your nominations in to 2BR.

Tealeaf · 03-02-2006, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Not sure what you're getting at Dillon!

Neither do I. Surely Dillon's posting must rank as the strangest of the year - 2006 - so far.

Madhatter · 03-02-2006, 15:16

I vote me madhatter of the year

katex · 03-02-2006, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakermaker

Eric Whalley is the Chairman of Accrington Stanley
He has taken the club from mickey mouse league oblivion to the doorstep of League football...bringing the club back to where it belongs after a 44 year absence. Also bringing the town of Accrington into the limelight through the club's achievments.
He has taken every role at the club from player to manager to kitman to chairman.
Eric Whalley IS Accrington Stanley Football Club.
more than deserving of an award in my opinion.

Think bit of an oversell here Shaker ... mmm .. not too sure about this and that it was not all done on behalf of self-indulgence >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> runs for cover.
Like Margaret's suggestion though with Dorothy McGregor, done for the love of other people .. might cast a vote in that direction.

mez · 03-02-2006, 17:30

there are lots of people who do things for the welfare of others.without thought of themselves or for recogntion.... just quietly get on with what they enjoy doing ......its these type of people i admire ....

katex · 03-02-2006, 17:35

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Originally Posted by mez

there are lots of people who do things for the welfare of others.without thought of themselves or for recogntion.... just quietly get on with what they enjoy doing ......its these type of people i admire ....

Exactly Mez .. that's probably why we don't always hear about them, because they don't do it for recognition.

shakermaker · 03-02-2006, 17:37

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Originally Posted by katex

Think bit of an oversell here Shaker ... mmm .. not too sure about this and that it was not all done on behalf of self-indulgence >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> runs for cover.
Like Margaret's suggestion though with Dorothy McGregor, done for the love of other people .. might cast a vote in that direction.

10...9...8...7...6...5.....im ok now.
lol, Accrington Stanley's success is all down to Eric Whalley's love and complete devotion for the club over many years - which is extremely rare nowadays; with billionaire oil tycoons turning midtable mediocrity teams into league winners in a matter of months...all very well - but no passion for the game - just financial success.
Eric Whalley deserves every award he is given - he has given everything to Accrington Stanley and has even put his personal health on the line - would many chairmen do that for their club? I think not.
Men like Eric Whalley are a dying breed; he has gone unrecognised after doing so much good work not only for Accrington Stanley but for the town of Accrington - which no council could EVER acheive.

Madhatter · 03-02-2006, 17:48

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Originally Posted by mez

there are lots of people who do things for the welfare of others.without thought of themselves or for recogntion.... just quietly get on with what they enjoy doing ......its these type of people i admire ....

This is why I say think about it if your going to vote, there are others than the most obvious.

katex · 03-02-2006, 17:53

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

10...9...8...7...6...5.....im ok now.
lol, Accrington Stanley's success is all down to Eric Whalley's love and complete devotion for the club over many years - which is extremely rare nowadays; with billionaire oil tycoons turning midtable mediocrity teams into league winners in a matter of months...all very well - but no passion for the game - just financial success.
Eric Whalley deserves every award he is given - he has given everything to Accrington Stanley and has even put his personal health on the line - would many chairmen do that for their club? I think not.
Men like Eric Whalley are a dying breed; he has gone unrecognised after doing so much good work not only for Accrington Stanley but for the town of Accrington - which no council could EVER acheive.

Deep breaths shaker .. don't live up to yer' name

Glad I ducked.
Will perhaps re-consider seeing as you put your point forward so well ... however, feel probably no need as will soon be made Lord Mayor or given the Keys to the 'City' in the near future. Doubt that he is unrecognised though, asked at work today and all seem to know who he was with tears in their eyes, some were a little derogatory to his personaliaty though? Is he a little grumpy ??

Gayle · 03-02-2006, 17:59

If Accrington Stanley get promoted think we should start a campaign to get Eric Whalley made a Freeman of the town.

shakermaker · 03-02-2006, 18:10

My point to him being unrecognised was aimed at HBC; as soon as Stanley bring success to the town Britcliffe is happy to accept praise for himself....why? I have no idea; that man couldn't find his behind with both hands.
Eric can be a little grumpy...only towards referees though

Another point I'd like to make (groooaaaannn) is that Eric is always happy to come into the sports bar with all the fans after home games...like I said he is a really down to earth man - none of this fake 'people power' *shudder* that Britcliffe and his goons seem to adopt when Stanley are about.